ABC News Daily Is China’s DeepSeek riskier than ChatGPT?
Feb 17, 2025
Ange Lavoipierre, an ABC national technology reporter, discusses the controversial rise of DeepSeek, China's new AI chatbot rivaling ChatGPT. She highlights how the app quickly gained popularity but raises alarms about data privacy, as it collects user information to send back to servers in China. The Australian government's ban on the app underscores significant national security concerns, echoing actions taken by other countries. Lavoipierre emphasizes the cybersecurity risks for users and stresses the need for vigilance in today's tech landscape.
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DeepSeek's Impact
- DeepSeek, a Chinese AI chatbot, rivals ChatGPT's performance despite a smaller budget.
- This challenges assumptions about AI development costs and has impacted tech stocks.
DeepSeek's Functionality
- Ange Lavoipierre experimented with DeepSeek and found it similar to ChatGPT.
- It's easier to manipulate DeepSeek into generating harmful or inappropriate content.
Data Privacy Concerns
- Australian Science Minister Ed Husic voiced early concerns about DeepSeek's data and privacy management.
- This highlights potential risks associated with the app's data handling practices.